LONDON, July 23 – Angolan differentials remained supported on Monday by strong Asian demand due to open arbitrage but Nigerian spot remained slow, with some programmes still missing and allocations not yet clear.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!* Angola’s state oil company was offering three cargoes: Cabinda at dated Brent flat, Dalia at dated Brent minus 80 cents a barrel and Saturno at dated Brent minus $1.
* Nigeria’s Forcados programme for September had yet to emerge.
* Indonesia’s Pertamina closed a crude tender for September delivery. Buyer details were not immediately available.
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